OpenAI pricing: plans, limits & costs
Use a currently available OpenAI API model with server-side credentials and usage controls
Pricing verified Oct 2026.
Visit OpenAI · Official pricing page
Paid: API usage is billed separately from ChatGPT subscriptions; any promotional credits are not a permanent free API tier.
OpenAI plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | Contact sales | — | Metered by model, input/output tokens, caching, tools and context length; consult the current API pricing table |
API prices vary by model and service tier. Batch and Flex have different rates from Standard; Fast and Ultrafast cost more. Longer contexts and optional tools can add charges. A ChatGPT subscription does not include API usage.
Stacks that use OpenAI
- Build an AI chatbot — Build a chatbot with a server-side model integration, protected conversation history and a tested streaming interface.
OpenAI pricing FAQ
Does OpenAI have a free tier?
No permanent free tier. API usage is billed separately from ChatGPT subscriptions; any promotional credits are not a permanent free API tier.
How up to date is this OpenAI pricing?
We last verified it in Oct 2026 against OpenAI's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.